A rally in support of Longoria!

Some supporters of Olympique de Marseille will gather on Saturday in front of the Commanderie to support Pablo Longoria. The Marseille president, who withdrew after Monday’s stormy meeting between the leaders and ultras group leaders, however ruled out the hypothesis of a resignation.

After the criticism, the wave of support. While theABOUT going through a strong storm in recent days, many supporters are showing their support for Pablo Longoria. After the tense meeting this Monday with ultra group leadersthe Olympian president stepped back, ruling out the possibility of resignation.

A petition to demand his continued leadership of the Marseille club was posted online this Tuesday. To date, it has more than 45,000 signatures. A call was launched on the networks to organize a “pacifist” rally on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Robert-Louis Dreyfus training center with the aim of supporting the Olympian management.

The crisis divides OM supporters

« No form of violence will be tolerated, specifies a text signed by a certain “Nabil de Marseille”. “ We are driven by the same passion. We are counting on you to ensure the smooth running of this gathering.“, we can read in this press release.

????A rally is planned in front of the Commanderie, this Saturday at 12 p.m., in support of Pablo Longoria and Javier Ribalta! #TeamOM pic.twitter.com/lI7KJ3WmrG

— Infos OM (@InfosOM_) September 21, 2023

Since the start of this crisis, Marseille supporters have been divided. Some regret the action of those responsible for ultra groups, starting with Rachid Zeroual, described as one of the most virulent against Pablo Longoria and the Olympian leaders. While others legislate these actions by believing that the historic leader of the South Winners is legitimate to vigorously express his discontent.

It is in this deleterious context that Marseille will begin its Europa League campaign this Thursday against Ajax Amsterdam, with Jacques Abandonado on the bench. The former central defender, who was a member of the staff, was appointed interim coach after Marcelino’s departure.